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STEPS Head Start & Childcare- Griffin
- licensed capacity
- 61
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About STEPS Head Start & Childcare- Griffin
STEPS Head Start & Childcare- Griffin is a licensed child care center in Farmville, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 61 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 61 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 61 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
STEPS Head Start & Childcare- Griffin has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for STEPS Head Start & Childcare- Griffin
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 61 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #1107862
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 10 visits · 9 rules in all
- Food and nutrition 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 1
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Aug 20, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A spray bottle of disinfectant and a spray bottle soap and water were unlocked in the four-year-old classroom, within reach of children.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The fire inspection is overdue by approximately three months.”
Mar 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-510-P
“When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. The medication authorization for Medication #6 expired over 4 months ago. The medication had not been picked up or disposed of by the center.”
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 9/10/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Annual approval from the health department shall be provided. The most recent annual approval from the health department was dated 10/6/2023.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“The center shall provide an annual fire inspection report. The most recent annual fire inspection was dated 9/6/2023.”
May 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 9/10/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Annual approval from the health department shall be provided. The most recent annual approval from the health department was dated 10/6/2023.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“The center shall provide an annual fire inspection report. The most recent annual fire inspection was dated 9/6/2023.”
Sep 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that all prepared infant formula shall be labeled with the child’s name and dated. Evidence Observed a bottle in the refrigerator that was not dated or labeled with the child’s name.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all food items brought from home was labeled with the child’s name and dated. Evidence: There was a cup sitting in the cubicle that was not labeled with the child’s name or dated.”
8VAC20-780-570-H
“Based on interviews and observation, the center failed to ensure that formula or breast milk shall not remain unrefrigerated for more than two hours and may not be reheated. Evidence: A bottle was observed with a time of 8:25 AM documented on the bottle. At 11:10 the bottle was observed being fed to child # 6.”
Sep 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that all prepared infant formula shall be labeled with the child’s name and dated. Evidence Observed a bottle in the refrigerator that was not dated or labeled with the child’s name.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all food items brought from home was labeled with the child’s name and dated. Evidence: There was a cup sitting in the cubicle that was not labeled with the child’s name or dated.”
8VAC20-780-570-H
“Based on interviews and observation, the center failed to ensure that formula or breast milk shall not remain unrefrigerated for more than two hours and may not be reheated. Evidence: A bottle was observed with a time of 8:25 AM documented on the bottle. At 11:10 the bottle was observed being fed to child # 6.”
- Mar 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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Sep 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on interview and review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that all staff had a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment, no more than 30 days prior to hire, and before coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1 started employment on 8/23/2023 and the TB screening/test was completed on 09/01/2023.”
- Feb 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 19, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, the center to ensure that two bottles with infant formula was labeled and dated. Evidence: 1. Two bottles sitting on the counter in the infant room was not dated or labeled with the owner’s name.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation of the disposal system for diapering, the center failed to ensure that it was used in such a way that neither a staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system. Evidence: 1. The disposal system had a lid that prevented the staff person to be able to not touch the exterior surface of the storage system.”
8VAC20-780-280-G
“Based on observation, the center to ensure that all substitute containers clearly indicated their contents. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed a substitute container being used that was labeled as a disinfectant and the contents were not labeled as to what was actually in the container. The container contained bleach water.”
8VAC20-780-280-D
“Based on observation in the kitchen, the center failed to ensure that all food was not stored with chemicals. Evidence: 1. Observed a bleach bottle was sitting on the counter where food was being prepped.”
Sep 19, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, the center to ensure that two bottles with infant formula was labeled and dated. Evidence: 1. Two bottles sitting on the counter in the infant room was not dated or labeled with the owner’s name.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation of the disposal system for diapering, the center failed to ensure that it was used in such a way that neither a staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system. Evidence: 1. The disposal system had a lid that prevented the staff person to be able to not touch the exterior surface of the storage system.”
8VAC20-780-280-G
“Based on observation, the center to ensure that all substitute containers clearly indicated their contents. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed a substitute container being used that was labeled as a disinfectant and the contents were not labeled as to what was actually in the container. The container contained bleach water.”
8VAC20-780-280-D
“Based on observation in the kitchen, the center failed to ensure that all food was not stored with chemicals. Evidence: 1. Observed a bleach bottle was sitting on the counter where food was being prepped.”
- Mar 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 9, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about STEPS Head Start & Childcare- Griffin
Is STEPS Head Start & Childcare- Griffin licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was STEPS Head Start & Childcare- Griffin last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has STEPS Head Start & Childcare- Griffin had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 6 of 10 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can STEPS Head Start & Childcare- Griffin care for?
61, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does STEPS Head Start & Childcare- Griffin accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are STEPS Head Start & Childcare- Griffin's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Where is STEPS Head Start & Childcare- Griffin?
407 Griffin Blvd., Farmville, VA 23901. The nearest other daycare we list is Andy Taylor Center for Early Childhood Development, 0.1 miles away.